Zmiinyi Island

Ukrainian soldiers saves 15 cats from harsh conditions on Zmiinyi Island — photos

Fighters from the Tymur Special Unit of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate evacuated 15 cats from Zmiinyi Island, the agency reported on Nov. 26.

26 November 2024, 03:16 PM

Russia fires four X-22 missiles at southern Ukraine

Russian Tu-22M3 bombers launched four Kh-22 cruise missiles at Ukraine from the Zmiinyi Island area on the night of Aug. 24, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

24 August 2024, 10:50 AM

Ukrainian marine shares first-hand account of Snake Island defense

Ukrainian Marine Roman Hrybov, one of the defenders of Snake Island on the first day of the full-scale war, recounted the moment he first spotted Russian ships off the coast during the initial stages of the invasion. His detailed account was shared in an interview with Voice of America on May 2.

3 May 2024, 01:00 PM

‘Twin’ of a ship involved in Zmiinyi Island assault. What is known about Sergey Kotov patrol ship

Ukraine destroyed another warship from the Russia’s Black Sea Fleet when Magura V5 naval drones struck the $65 million USD Project 22160 patrol ship Sergey Kotov overnight on March 4-5.

5 March 2024, 03:56 PM

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